Remote Human Rights Research Assistant Jobs in California

Salary: $150,051.20 - $182,416.00 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 26390404TCR
Department: County Counsel
Division: Claims
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
The County of San Diego's Office of County Counsel has an immediate opening in a rewarding and productive position performing legal work for local government for SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL-TORTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS
The County Counsel's Office generally supports remote teleworking and a teleworking schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work may be available in this position.
The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office, tasked with handling the County's civil law needs, including proactive participation in all phases of government decision making and a very active and successful trial litigation program. Attorneys in this position act as advocates on behalf of the County of San Diego, as well as its departments and employees, by advising clients and representing them in civil litigation in state and federal court. This position is with the Torts & Civil Rights group, which defends the County and its employees in civil litigation. Most of the cases involve claims of civil rights violations (including excessive force, deliberate indifference to serious medical needs, and First Amendment issues), dangerous condition of public property, or negligence. Click here to view the complete job description for the Senior Deputy County Counsel classification.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker, able to accurately articulate the critical issues in a case. Additionally, the ideal candidate has excellent legal research and writing skills, courtroom presence, and the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other attorneys and support staff.
Hiring Timeline and Date
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job offers and background process begins shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California, AND three (3) years of professional, post-bar civil legal experience as an attorney handling civil law matters and/or cases in a public or private sector law office.
To be considered for this position, please provide your CA Bar number or attach a copy of your California Bar Card to your application.Attachments
1) Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
2) Please attach a concise substantive legal writing sample to your application.Also RequiredPositions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental application questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
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*Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and completed manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score.
*Please do not indicate "See Resume" as this is not an acceptable answer.
*Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the Office of County Counsel your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?

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Are you an ACTIVE MEMBER in good standing of the State Bar of California?

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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please indicate your Bar Number in the space below.
If not, please indicate "N/A".
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Do you have at least three (3) years of professional, post-bar civil legal experience as an attorney?

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Please describe any experience you have handling civil litigation. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Please describe your experience handling discovery, motions, trials, and appeals, or any other experience appearing in state court, federal court, or any other tribunal. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A"
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Do you have experience in these areas of law? If yes, please check all that apply.

• Legal Advocacy
• Juvenile Dependency
• Workers' Compensation
• Employment Law
• Public Works
• None of the above

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Please describe your experience for each area selected in the previous question.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Please describe any experience you have advising public entities, public employees and/or public officials regarding legal matters. If you do not have this experience please indicate "N/A".
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Please describe any additional expertise or capabilities you possess which makes you a good candidate for this position.If not providing a response, please indicate "N/A".
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How did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• County Website
• Family, Friends, & Neighbors
• County of San Diego ERG's
• National Association of Counties
• City Attorney Association of San Diego
• LinkedIn
• Voice and viewpoint
• Lawyer Bar Associations
• Counties.org
• other

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